Letters to a Young Poet
by Rainer Maria Rilke, Reginald Snell, Franz Xaver Kappus
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, Reginald Snell, Franz Xaver Kappus holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 25.1K reader ratings. First published in 1929. The book spans 80 pages.
About Letters to a Young Poet
In 1903, a student at a military academy sent some of his verses to a well-known Austrian poet, requesting an assessment of their value. The older artist, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), replied to the novice in this series of letters — an amazing archive of remarkable insights into the ideas behind Rilke's greatest poetry. The ten letters reproduced here were written during an important stage in Rilke's artistic development, and they contain many of the themes that later appeared in his best works. The poet himself afterwards stated that his letters contained part of his creative genius, making this volume essential reading for scholars, poetry lovers, and anyone with an interest in Rilke, German poetry, or the creative impulse.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rainer Maria Rilke, Reginald Snell, Franz Xaver Kappus |
| Published | 1929 |
| Pages | 80 |
| Genres | Poetry, Non-Fiction, Classics, Philosophy, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 4.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,066 |
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Letters to a Young Poet is categorized as Poetry, Non-Fiction, Classics, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 25.1K reader ratings, Letters to a Young Poet has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Letters to a Young Poet has 80 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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Letters to a Young Poet was written by Rainer Maria Rilke, Reginald Snell, Franz Xaver Kappus. It was first published in 1929.
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The ISBN-13 for Letters to a Young Poet is 9780486422460.0.
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